Chile vs Argentina: Chile eye a massive three points when they face Argentina in their next WC Qualifier match on Thursday at home.
Match Details:
Teams: Chile vs Argentina
Venue: Estadio Zorros del Desierto, Calama, Chile
Date: Friday 28th January, 2021
Time: 05:45 AM IST
Live Link: https://t.co/si6hz2UUBr
Preview
Chile head into this after a 2-0 home loss to Ecuador in their previous World Cup Qualifier match in November, which left them in 6th place with 16 points.
With a draw and win in their following successive friendly matches, the hosts have gathered some momentum but need to up and ready to face the challenge of Argentina.
Their qualification hopes are still in their hands but positive results are the key to gaining a trip to Qatar guaranteed.
On the other hand, Argentina played out a goalless draw against Brazil at home in their previous clash and kept their unbeaten run alive.
With 29 points from 13 matches, the visitors have qualified for the WC this year after other results helped them prevail despite their draw.
Argentina is unbeaten in their last 27 matches and look to continue their brilliant run after picking up the Copa America title last year.
Both sides last met in the Copa last year, where Argentina drew 1-1 against Chile as Messi and Vargas scored for either side.
In the reverse WC Qualifier fixture, it finished 1-1 as well through strikes from Messi and Sanchez.
Form Guide
Chile: WWLDW
Argentina: DWWWD
Last Matches of both teams:
El Salvador 0-1 Chile
Argentina 0-0 Brazil
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Chile vs Argentina in India?
The match can be live streamed on Either country’s national football federation’s official social media handle; as there is no broadcast available in India.
🧠 Mentalizados en el duelo ante Argentina 🇦🇷 por las #EliminatoriasSudamericanas 🔥
👊 ¡A seguir con todo, #LaRoja 🇨🇱⚽️! #VamosLaRoja #VamosChile pic.twitter.com/87ijZxSTUG
— Selección Chilena (@LaRoja) January 26, 2022
Team News
Vidal is the sole absentee for Chile through suspension after he was sent off vs Ecuador.
Messi has not joined up with the national camp as he recovers from a bout of Covid. Meanwhile, Correa and Romero are out due to injuries.
🚨🌕| Di Maria will be Argentina’s captain on this Qualifiers. @TyCSports pic.twitter.com/mNsqLgcI9a
— All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 (@AlbicelesteTalk) January 26, 2022
Chile possible 11:
Bravo, Isla, Medel, Maripan, Mena, Baeza, Aranguiz, Pulgar, Vargas, Diaz and Sanchez
Argentina possible 11:
Martinez, Molina, Pezzella, Otamendi, Acuna, Lo Celso, Paredes, De Paul, Alvarez, L Martinez and Di Maria
Prediction: Chile 0-2 Argentina
Argentina is in a better space coming into this one while the Chile side has it all to do.
We see the visitors securing a comfortable win as they pose a higher level of quality and are in sensational form.
Players to watch out for: Sanchez, Vargas, L Martinez and Di Maria.